Early Years Teaching Assistant

Do you love messy play, story time, and those magical “lightbulb” moments with little learners?
Are you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant—or working in a Nursery and ready to take the next step into a school setting?

If the answer is YES! to both these questions, then this could be your perfect role!

I’m working with a truly lovely primary school in the heart of Pontprennau, who are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and hands-on Teaching Assistant to join their buzzing Early Years Unit from 13th April through to the end of term (17th July).

This is not a sit-back-and-watch kind of role—this is all about getting stuck in! From building towers and leading play-based learning to supporting those all-important early milestones, you’ll be right at the heart of the action.

The Early Years Unit is fast-paced, fun, and full of energy, so if you thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment, you’ll fit right in. The school is looking for someone who:

Loves learning through play and isn’t afraid to get involved
Brings creativity, enthusiasm, and a great sense of humour
Works brilliantly as part of a team
Has experience in Nursery or Early Years settings

The school itself is a warm, welcoming, and diverse community in East Cardiff, with just over 320 pupils (including a thriving nursery of around 100 children). Since opening in 2015, it has built a strong reputation for being inclusive, supportive, and a genuinely lovely place to work—for both staff and pupils.

If you have at least 3 months’ experience working with children and are ready for a full-time role (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm), we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your up-to-date CV. Successful applicants will be contacted by Emma Thomas to chat through next steps and begin a quick and smooth registration process (usually completed within a week, subject to DBS and EWC clearance).

Interviews are happening now—so don’t miss out!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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